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CAS LJ 350: Readings in Modern Japanese Fiction
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ303) or equivalent. - Readings in modern fiction from Akutagawa to Murakami and beyond to deepen knowledge of Japanese language, learn about the development of Japanese literature from 1900 to the present, and to place it in contemporary context. Readings and discussions in Japanese. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Creativity/Innovation. -
CAS LJ 360: Haiku
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (WR 120 or equivalent). - The history and evolving forms of haiku in Japan and around the world. Students write and workshop their own haiku in English or Japanese, learning from great poets how to focus attention, observe nature, read closer, and write better. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation. -
CAS LJ 383: Auteur Studies: Japan
Deep exploration of the films of one director with attention to cultural and historical context and the creative process. Readings in English and all films available with English subtitles. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Creativity/Innovation. -
CAS LJ 385: Intensive Kanji
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ211) - Intensive study of the 1006 Kanji to build additional proficiency in reading and writing for advanced Japanese language students. The course also explores the history and aesthetics of kanji characters. Intended for students without heritage knowledge of Chinese characters. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Creativity/Innovation. -
CAS LJ 386: Japanese Translation/Interpretation Workshop
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ212) , or CASLJ211 and consent of instructor. First Year Writing Seminar (e .g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Through training in translating and interpreting, the course enhances knowledge of Japanese language and culture and improves English writing skills. Students are given a wide variety of texts to translate and practice oral interpretation in a range of contexts. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Writing-Intensive Course, Oral and/or Signed Communication. -
CAS LJ 388: World Cities: Tokyo
Explores the past and present of the vibrant city of Tokyo through literature and visual culture. Includes hand-on experiences mapping literary spaces. Reading and discussion in English. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Digital/Multimedia Expression, Research and Information Literacy. -
CAS LJ 400: T:JPN LANG&LIT
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CAS LJ 401: SR INDEP WORK
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CAS LJ 402: SR INDEP WORK
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CAS LJ 410: The History of the Japanese Language
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ212) or consent of instructor. - Overview of major issues in the history of Japanese: genetic relationships, changes in sound system, word and sentence structures, and pragmatics. Special attention to the process leading to the current writing system. Representative texts used to demonstrate different literary languages. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. -
CAS LJ 430: Supernatural Beings in Japan: Mononoke
Mononoke "Supernatural Beings" have appeared in literature, historical records, traditions, and most recently, in anime and film. Through Mononoke students are able to learn about social issues, values and ideas in different periods of Japanese history. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry I. -
CAS LJ 441: Japanese through Media
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ303) - Analysis and discussion of authentic print, digital, visual, and social media while developing a high level of Japanese proficiency, and gaining knowledge of current issues and media literacy. Develops critical reading/viewing skills as well as communicative and intercultural proficiency. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Ethical Reasoning, Social Inquiry I. -
CAS LJ 450: Topics in Advanced Japanese
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ303) or consent of instructor. - May be repeated for credit as topics vary. -
CAS LJ 451: Topics in Japanese Literature
Topics vary. May be taken multiple times for credit if topic is different. Topic for Fall 2024: Contemporary Japanese Fiction. Explores the deep world of Japanese contemporary fiction as it wrestles with themes of alienation, dystopia, fantasy, and women’s empowerment. Includes short works by current writers, including intertextual references to works from Murakami to anime. Class is taught in English. -
CAS LJ 460: Haruki Murakami and His Sources
Students read works by Haruki Murakami and by writers who shaped him or were shaped by him, reflect on the nature of intertextuality, and gain a perspective on contemporary literature as operating within a global system of mutual influence. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation. -
CAS LJ 480: Japanese Women Writers
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ350) - Classic texts by Japanese women, including the "Tale of Genji" and "The Pillow Book," and their modern legacy, read alongside important philosophical and theoretical texts in queer and feminist thought. Lectures and texts in English. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Critical Thinking. -
CAS LJ 481: Topics in Japanese Literature (in English translation)
Undergraduate Prerequisites: one Japanese literature course or consent of instructor. - Topics vary. -
CAS LJ 491: Directed Study: Japanese
Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of department and CAS Advising. - Application Form available in department. -
CAS LJ 492: Directed Study: Japanese
Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of department and CAS Advising. - Application Form available in department. -
CAS LJ 500: T:JPN LANG&LIT
T:JPN LANG&LIT